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Siting
and Form
Siting
and Form Introduction
Required and Suggested Practices
Sfa
Submit Runoff Mitigation Plan
Sf1 Daylight/Views/Natural
Cooling
Sf2
C ontrol Solar Cooling Loads
Sf3 Locate Solar Heat
in Winter
Sf4 Shape for Solar Heat in Winter
Sf5 Induce Buoyancy Airflow
Into & Out of Interior Spaces
Sf6 Solar Energy Collection
Landscape
Landscape Introduction
Required and Suggested Practices
Laa
Minimize Stormwater Runoff
Lab Water-efficient Irrigation
Lac Use of Water Features
La1 Shade Buildings
La2 Enhance Building Ventilation
La3 Environmental Landscaping
La4 Urban Agriculture/Gardens
La5 Shelter & Habitat for Wildlife
La6 Recycled Landscape Materials
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Transportation
Transportation Introduction
Required/Suggested Practices
Tra Clarifiers/Oil/Water Separators
Trb Bicycle Storage
Trc Shared Transportation Faculties
Tr1 Paved Surfaces
Tr2 Pedestrian Safety & Comfort
Tr3 Provide Changing Rooms
Tr4 Underground Car Parking
Tr5 Parking Between Occupancies
Tr6 Parking/Charging Facilities
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Envelope
and Space Planning
Envelope
and Space Planning Introduction
Required/Suggested Practices
Ena
Recycled Material & Handling
En1 Maximize Daylighting & Views
En2 Shading in Cooling Periods
En3 Daylighting Upper Floors
En4 Maximize Natural Ventilation
En5 Daylight & Natural Air Flow
En6 Thermal Mass
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Materials
Materials
Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Maa Recycling Requirements
Mab Recycled Products per EPA
Ma1 Existing Buildings in New Designs
Ma2 Reuse Salvaged Materials
Ma3 How to Minimize Waste
Ma4 Exterior and Interior Finishes
Ma5 Disassembly/Reuse/Recycling
Ma6 Wood Specifications
Ma7 How to Reduce Indoor &
Environmental Pollution
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Water Systems
Water
Systems Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Wsa Water-Conserving Plumbing
Wsb Reduce Hot Water Heat Loss
Wsc Unglazed Solar Collectors
Wsd Eliminate Lint/Cleaning Facility
Wse Eliminate Grease/FoodFacilities
Wsf Eliminate Silver/Photo Facilities
Ws1 Water and Energy Conserving
Ws2 Reuse Graywater for Irrigation
Ws3 Collect Rainwater for Irrigation
Ws4 Efficient Water Heaters/Broilers
Ws5 Heat Recovery Systems
Ws6 Solar Collectors & Heat Storage
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Electrical
Systems
Electrical Systems
Introduction
Required/Suggested Practices
Es1 Electrical Equipment
Es2 Lighting Equipment
Es3 Lighting/Task Oriented Spaces
Es4 Lighting/Gathering Spaces
Es5 Efficient Lighting Strategies
Es6 Lighting/Color Critical Areas
Es7 Photovoltaic Electricity
Es8 Electric Car Charging Stations
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HVAC
Systems
HVAC Systems
Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Hs1
Eliminate Indoor Air Pollution
Hs2
Point Sources of Air Pollutants
Hs3
Air Pollutant Sources
Hs4
Outdoor Air Supply Quantities
Hs5
Filter or Treat Ventilation Air
Hs6
Effective Air Distribution
Hs7
CFCs & HCFCs
Hs8
Energy Consumption Demand
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Control
Systems
Control Systems Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Cs1 Energy
& Demand Savings
Cs2
Architecturally Daylit Spaces
Cs3 Occupancy Sensor Controls
Cs4
Fans & Pumps
Cs5 Cool Building Mass at Night
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Construction
Management
Construction Management Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Cma
Demolition/Site Protection Plan
Cmb
Reuse Materials/Recyclables
Cmc
Topsoil/ Trees/ Vegetation
Cmd
Stormwater Control Program
Cme
Site Waste-Management
Cmf
Safety Procedures
Cm1
Reuse Waste
Cm2
Material-Conserving Practices
Cm3
Materials for Use On-Site
Cm4
Pesticide Use in Construction
Cm5
Low Pollution Equipment
Cm6
Protect Occupants
Cm7
Occupant/Worker Exposure
Cm8
Procedures Prior Occupancy
Cm9 Cleaning Prior
Occupancy
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Commissioning
Commissioning
Introduction
Required/Suggested
Practices
Co1
Commissioning Plan
Co2
Functionally Test Equipment
Co3
Operation/Maintenance Training
Co4
Commissioning Report
Appendix
A: Materials
Appendix
B: Weather
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